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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mandi cast reunite at a pride film festival to honour Shyam Benegal's legacy
In a moment of cinematic nostalgia and quiet celebration, the 16th Kashish Pride Film Festival brought the cast and crew of Mandi (1983) back together after 42 years. The reunion took place on the evening of June 6, as part of a tribute to filmmaker Shyam Benegal , a long-time patron of the festival and a pioneer of socially engaged Indian cinema . Held in Mumbai, the screening was part of a retrospective honouring Benegal's fearless storytelling — known for its sharp take on power, patriarchy, and sexuality. The event struck a chord with audiences and cast members alike, many of whom described the experience as deeply emotional. Actor and singer Ila Arun, who debuted with the film, said watching it again was like 'reliving the entire experience.' Soni Razdan echoed the sentiment, noting how Mandi was 'truly ahead of its time' and a project shaped by collaboration, experimentation, and a willingness to push boundaries. The film's ensemble cast had camped together in Hyderabad during its shoot — an unconventional production model that Razdan said helped create the 'kaleidoscopic mad caper' that audiences still remember today. Joy Bimal Roy, who began his career as Benegal's assistant on Mandi , recalled the director's egalitarian approach on set: 'He treated senior actors and juniors alike with respect. Watching the film again after 43 years was a flood of memories.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The tribute held special meaning for Pia Benegal, costume designer and daughter of the late director. She highlighted her father's commitment to 'exploring stories from the margins' and his belief in inclusive storytelling — values that align closely with KASHISH's ethos. Festival Director Sridhar Rangayan described the Mandi reunion as 'a dream come true,' noting that Benegal's work continues to inspire contemporary filmmakers with its blend of compassion, courage, and creative risk. As the festival celebrates a new wave of queer narratives, the Mandi screening stood as both a nod to the past and a reminder of the timeless relevance of films that dared to challenge the status quo.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
42 years later, Mandi cast reunites at Kashish 2025 to honour Shyam Benegal
The 16th KASHISH Pride Film Festival honored Shyam Benegal with a Mandi reunion after 42 years, celebrating his socially conscious filmmaking. Cast members like Ila Arun and Soni Razdan shared emotional reflections on the film's progressive themes and Benegal's inclusive vision. The tribute highlighted his lasting impact on Indian cinema and the festival's core values. The 16th edition of the KASHISH Pride Film Festival, South Asia's biggest LGBTQ+ film festival, witnessed a moving cinematic moment as the cast and crew of Mandi (1983) reunited after 42 years. The special tribute honoured legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal , who served as the festival's patron since 2011 and was celebrated for his fearless, socially aware storytelling. Part of a retrospective on Benegal's cinematic legacy, the screening of Mandi at Cinepolis, Andheri (W), captivated audiences with its progressive themes, layered characters, and bold exploration of power, patriarchy, and sexuality — elements that made it a landmark in Indian cinema. Soni Razdan and Ila Arun Actor and singer Ila Arun, who made her debut in Mandi, shared an emotional response: 'I had tears in my eyes, I actually choked. Watching Mandi again was like reliving the experience. It was my first film, and we truly worked like a family. So many layers, so much depth. All my prayers to you, Shyam, with gratitude and love.' Soni Razdan, another prominent cast member, reflected on the film's pathbreaking journey, 'The uniqueness that is Mandi is no accident. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Most of us were newcomers, camping out with a few seasoned actors in Hyderabad for two months. The result was this kaleidoscopic mad caper, truly ahead of its time. Even today, making a film like Mandi would be nearly impossible. That was a brave new era of filmmaking.' Filmmaker Joy Bimal Roy, who began his career assisting Benegal on Mandi, praised the director's humility, 'Shyam was incredibly democratic, treating senior actors and junior assistants with equal respect. Seeing Mandi again after 43 years brought back a flood of memories.' The tribute was especially meaningful for Pia Benegal, costume designer and daughter of Shyam Benegal, 'We are deeply honoured that Kashish is celebrating my father's legacy. As a proud patron of the festival, he believed in inclusive storytelling and championed voices from the margins. Mandi reflects not just his artistic brilliance but also his unwavering commitment to cinema that challenges conventions.' Sridhar Rangayan, Festival Director, summed up the sentiment, 'Shyam Benegal's work reflects the core values of Kashish — compassion, courage, and creative expression. Celebrating him through the Mandi cast reunion was a dream come true. His films continue to inspire generations.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Daniel Craig's Queer to open Kashish film festival's 16th edition tomorrow
Powered by actor Daniel Craig, Luca Guadagnino-directed Queer will open the 16th edition of Kashish Pride Film Festival, Mumbai's annual LGBTQ+ film festival, on June 4. The festival, which boasts of being 'diverse and inclusive with representation of the complete LGBTQ+ spectrum', will roll out an impressive line-up of 152 films from 48 countries. 'Earlier, we used to have lesbian, gay or transgender movies. Now, the other members of the spectrum, including non-binary and intersex people are making movies. So, the festival is more inclusive now,' says Sridhar Rangayan, the festival's founder director. Its closing film, 'Close To You', features transgender actor Elliot Page in the lead. The festival's opening ceremony will be held at Bandra's St Andrews Auditorium while the screenings will be held at Cinepolis, Andheri West, from June 4-8. It will also hold screenings at Alliance Francaise, Marine Lines, from June 5 to 8. Some of the major films selected for the festival include Shyam Benegal's 'Mandi', Onir's 'We Are Faheem & Karun', Dutch film 'Out' and 'Odd Fish', which is set in an Icelandic township. Director Deborah Alice Craig's 'Sally!', Mikko Mäkelä's 'Sebastian', Emanuel Parvu's 'Three Kilometers to the End of the World', Patricia Ryczko's 'Reset', and Marcelo Caetano's Baby are the other top picks. 'As the festival turns 16, the programming has become more dynamic. A number of films talk about queer parents and parenting challenges. We also have South Asian countries, such as Myanmar and Bhutan, participating this year,' says Saagar Gupta, the festival's artistic director. While holding the festival for 16 years has been a fulfilling experience, the team has also been dealing with several challenges. 'Across the world, it has become financially challenging to hold a film festival. Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ stand and the UK's trans-phobic policies have made it even more difficult for us. We are supported by the diversity and inclusion budget of corporate companies in India. It's becoming tough to access that,' says Rangayan. Recounting the journey of Kashish, Rangayan shares that in April 2010, its inaugural edition was held at PVR, Juhu, with the aim of creating a 'mainstream space' where the members of queer community as well as their allies could mingle. 'During the pre-Kashish period, we had held screenings of queer films at National College, Bandra, and British Council or Alliance Française. The 2009 Delhi High Court verdict (which decriminalised homosexual acts), gave us the impetus to organise a festival that's more mainstream in nature,' he recalls and adds that it is the first Indian LGBTQ+ festival to be held with approval by the Information & Broadcasting Ministry. Apart from creating a mainstream feel, the festival's aim has been to provide a big-screen experience to delegates as well as make sure they enjoy watching queer movies with their partners, friends and family without 'a sense of shame or guilt', says Rangayan. The festival moved Liberty Cinema in 2014 to accommodate a large number of delegates. This year, the first phase of the festival is being held at Cinepolis and Rangayan hopes it will draw youngsters to the screenings there. The festival schedule and other details can be found at
Daily Mail
31-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Woman shares baffling experience with younger doctor during slang-filled check-up
The generation that came of age with TikTok is making up the newest crop of doctors — and bringing their unique slang, humor, and penchant for oversharing. Gen Z was born between 1997 and the early 2010s, meaning many are graduating from medical school and completing their more specialized residency programs at hospitals nationwide. And their millennial patients are grappling with this reality. 'If you have not had [a Gen Z doctor] yet, brace yourself,' said middle school teacher Mandi. Mandi was recently diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension, a condition where pressure builds up around the brain. She and her boyfriend went to urgent care after Mandi's latest fainting spell. 'The doctor comes in and she's like, 'Yo dawg, you passed out four times in the past 48 hours? You need to go to the emergency room. By ambulance.' 'She listened super patiently when my millennial boyfriend and I told her we can't afford the ambulance, and she said, 'Just don't pay it. What are they going to do?'' Mandi described the interaction as 'adorable', though some people are unnerved by their young doctors' nonchalance and casual bedside manner. Sammy, a mother of three, had a run-in with a young doctor in the emergency room, leaving her flummoxed. One of her daughters gets frequent, persistent nosebleeds. The family has tried every trick, she said: pinching the bridge of the nose, tipping the head forward, tipping the head backward, and more. Her daughter got a particularly severe nosebleed on the way to a birthday party. Her grandmother, who was with her at the time, brought her to the emergency room, where Sammy and her husband met them. The young doctor, whose exact age they don't know, talked to Sammy's daughter 'as if she's on his level or as if he is on her level.' The doctor explained to Sammy's daughter that the nose is full of delicate blood vessels, some very close to the brain, that can rupture, causing nosebleeds. Sammy went on: 'And out of nowhere, he just goes, 'And that's why we snort cocaine!'' She looked at her husband, and they exchanged dumbfounded looks. 'And he goes, 'Think about it, like, eating would be so much easier, but snorting takes it to your bloodstream so much faster,'' she laughed. When she tells that story, she says that people tell her they should have reported the doctor to his supervisors for unprofessional conduct. But Sammy shakes her head: 'No, I loved him,' adding that her daughter understood him clearly and appreciated his humor. Some patients report that younger doctors are more receptive to their needs and concerns, more empathetic, enthusiastic, and less likely to prescribe medications that pose significant health risks, such as benzodiazepines like Xanax. Reddit users characterize years of seeing doctors in their 60s and 70s as frustrating, futile endeavors to understand the cause of their pain or other symptoms. One called older doctors 'smug' and 'very comfortable with guessing as long as it's easy,' while another said, 'Old doctors don't care. Younger ones look for solutions.' A third said: 'I find that younger people care the most and have up-to-date knowledge, when older doctors just try to grab as much cash as they can for a fancy retirement.' Their experiences are not uniform, though. Others have described younger doctors as lacking the medical and clinical intuition that comes with years of practice and bedside manner. One patient said: 'I have a new doctor. I think he is younger than me. I told him I think I'm beginning perimenopause. He said probably not, it's just the 40-year-old hitting me and make me think I have [perimenopause]. 'I have to find a way to document everything now so I can show him that it's not just in my head.' Gen Z is projected to make up roughly 30 percent of the healthcare workforce by 2030. The older generation of doctors has expressed some trepidation about this and whether the younger doctors-in-training will be cut out for the years of schooling required to start treating patients. 'Because Generation Z is accustomed to getting information on demand, they may procrastinate until the last minute to complete assignments and expect instructors to be available 24/7 for questions,' said a trio of family medicine residency directors at Oakland University. 'Although they are adept at finding information, they may not analyze it for validity evidence. They lack skills to critically evaluate information and will require this training via engaging ways. 'Educators may need to assist them in finding and evaluating evidence that is accurate, as well as setting milestones for assignment completion.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pfizer in deal with China's 3SBio to license cancer drug candidate, take equity stake
(Reuters) -U.S. drugmaker Pfizer said it would license an experimental cancer treatment from China's 3SBio Inc, paying $1.25 billion upfront and up to another $4.8 billion if developmental milestones are met. Pfizer also plans to make a $100 million equity investment in the Chinese biotechnolgoy company after the transaction closes, which is expected to happen in the third quarter. Shares in 3SBio surged 35% in Hong Kong trade on Tuesday, valuing the Chinese biopharmaceutical company at nearly $6 billion. The deal underscores solid demand for Chinese assets from global pharmaceutical firms looking to replenish their drug pipelines and boost their presence in the China market, even as the trade war between Beijing and Washington and potential U.S. tariffs on pharmaceuticals pose risks to the sector. The licensed drug candidate, SSGJ-707, is being evaluated for non-small cell lung cancer, metastatic colorectal cancer and gynaecological tumors. It is undergoing multiple clinical trials in China and 3SBio plans to initiate the first Phase III trial in China this year. The agreement covers the development, manufacturing and commercialisation of the drug. Pfizer has been granted a global license, excluding China, as well as the option to obtain commercialisation rights in China. 3SBio said separately that the drug has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Investigational New Drug application. Pfizer plans to manufacture the drug substance for SSGJ-707 in Sanford, North Carolina, and the drug product in McPherson, Kansas. 3SBio has facilities in China and Italy and its products were sold in 20 countries in 2024, according to its latest annual report. Core products include a treatment for thrombocytopenia, TPIAO, and small molecule drug Mandi. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
